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How to get fromSwansea to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 46m
    £121–209

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus bus
    10h 36m
    £42–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 50m
    £62–149

  4. Drive 261.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Penrithcar car 261.3 mi
    5h 9m
    £64–92

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 45m
    £90–217

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 2m
    £113–209

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 23m
    £108–257

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 3m
    £120–272

Swansea to Penrith by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rail Station via Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 50m.

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